Smith & Dragoman
The singer-songwriter duo, Brett Smith & Michael Dragoman began performing music together in the mid 90's in Guelph, Ontario. Their music, largely folk-based at the time, has gradually evolved into the genre of world music incorporating sounds and rhythms from Africa, the Middle East and traditional sounds from the West. Instruments used in their music include duduks, Turkish drums, dulcimers, djembes, ouds, wooden flutes, guitars and pianos, among other instruments.
Their haunting melodies and lyrics, supported by world-class recording musicians such as Stephen Fearing, Ron Allen, Rob Piltch and Shaheed Ali Khan and performed by an equally talented live band including Emily Dragoman (vocals), Aaron Ferrera (percussion and drums), Asher Lenz (keyboards), Chris Church (violin and backup vocals) and Glenn Olive (bass) take the listener on an emotional spiritual journey, exploring themes of love, courage, honour, tragedy and victory.
Smith & Dragoman have performed at numerous conferences and venues throughout Canada and the U.S. including: The Dawson City Music Festival, a benefit concert at the Skydome in Toronto, Orlando SED conferences, the Washington DC Young Adult Forum and concerts in Toronto, Boston, Maryland, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Guelph, Stratford, Brampton and Oakville.
They currently reside in Guelph/Toronto, Canada with their families.